P9. Air Bag Deployed

Definition:

Deployment status of an air bag relative to the position in the vehicle for this occupant. Refer to Appendix M for a diagram of air bag types.

Element Attributes:

  • Not Applicable
  • Not Deployed
  • Deployed-Front
  • Deployed-Side
  • Deployed-Curtain
  • Deployed-Other (knee, air belt, etc.)
  • Deployed-Combination
  • Deployment Unknown

Rationale:

Necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of air bags and other occupant protection equipment, especially at a time when air bags are becoming standard equipment.